X2 Resorts in Kui Buri and Koh Samui, Thailand

X2 Resorts in Kui Buri and Koh Samui, Thailand

The next time I spend a holiday in the vicinity of these resorts in Thailand, I’d definitely would like to try the X2 Resorts, just to satisfy my curiosity. No, not to check out the resort facilities and amenities, but purely because I’m intrigued by the name: X2 (read as “cross to”).
There’s an X2 in Kui Buri, a 3 hour drive south of Bangkok and half an hour south of Hua Hin. Another is set to open in Koh Samui this month, and yet another in Koh Kood next year.
X2 Kui Buri is currently offering 2 nights free if you …read more

Asia for Romantics

Asia for Romantics

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or just wanted to treat a special someone to a truly romantic experience, check out Orient Express’ list of Romantic Getaways in South-East Asia. Among their top-picks:
1. Road to Mandalay, Myanmar
2. Jimbaran Puri Bali, Indonesia
3. The Governor’s Residence, Yangon
4. Napasai, Koh Samui
5. La Résidence d’Angkor, Cambodia
6. Eastern & Oriental Express
7. Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali
8. La Résidence Phou Vao, Laos
February 14 or not, I hope you get the opportunity to discover Asia’s most romantic destinations, rekindle romance and spend love-ly time together with your significant other soon!

Thai Airways Flies to Koh Samui

Thai Airways Flies to Koh Samui

Popular holiday island Koh Samui will be al the more accessible as Thai Airways launches flights to Samui starting February 15. There will be two flights daily from Bangkok (one at 7:45 am and another in the afternoon at 4 pm).
If you are a Royal Orchid Frequent Flyer member, you might also want to avail of discounted hotel rates and tours via the Special Royal Orchid Holidays packages.

New Luxury Resorts to Open in Koh Samui

New Luxury Resorts to Open in Koh Samui

The Informed Traveler has the scoop on two new luxury hotels to open on the island of Koh Samui, Thailand: the W Retreat and Residences-Koh Samui and Conrad Koh Samui Resort and Spa, both scheduled to open late next year.
Definitely something for the upscale travelers to look forward to. If your purchasing power is wihtin this category, you might even be interested to know that there will also be about 20 luxury residential villas at the W Retreat & Residences–Koh Samui that will be available for purchase.

5 Asian Beaches To See Before I Die

5 Asian Beaches To See Before I Die

Warm waters, white sand, reliable sunny weather. A lifetime will probably not be enough to explore all the wonderful beaches in Asia. But if you press me to narrow it down to 5, here are the top five beaches, in alphabetical order, which I would like to see and visit in the next few years (not that I have any intention of dying anytime soon):

Bali, Indonesia: Despite chronic terrorism issues and natural disasters, I just have to see the Travel & Leisure’s Best Island Resort.
Boracay, Philippines: Rated one of the finest beaches in the world, Boracay is probably the first …read more


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